Good morning, Athens.

Clayton Street Barberitos closed its original Athens location after 26 years (other outlets remain open), marking the end of a longtime local staple.

Ted’s Montana Grill is set to open on Aug.

24 at Beechwood Promenade, where it will serve bison burgers daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' has sparked fresh discussion among UGA students, with Professor Charles Platter — who has taught Homer since 1990 — explaining on WABE's In These Times how the epic meets each generation with themes of heroism, family, and hospitality.

Educators at Cedar Shoals High School are addressing aliteracy by allowing independent reading periods and student-chosen book clubs.

Media specialists say the approach helps boost reading interest while preserving required classics.

Visitors at UGA’s interactive bug zoo saw exotic insects up close and learned about the whip scorpion—known for its 70% vinegar spray defense and scent like salt and vinegar chips.

A University of Georgia study found that court-ordered community service often burdens nonprofits with extra supervision while participants faced challenges such as transportation and childcare, and it recommended redesigning programs to better match assignments with personal circumstances.

Publix has expanded its recall of frozen GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Mixed Berries after health officials linked them to an E. coli outbreak — Georgia customers should return the products for a full refund.

Georgia football ticket sales remain open for 2026 home games at Sanford Stadium.

Buyers can get tickets on Sept. 5 (season opener), Sept. 12 (Western Kentucky), Oct. 3 (Vanderbilt) and Nov. 14 (Missouri), while games against Oklahoma, Auburn and Georgia Tech are sold out.

Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson announced on Thursday, July 30 that new assistant coach Luke Bonfield (formerly at Tennessee and Pittsburgh) joined the team to boost offense, recruiting and outfield play, replacing Nick Ammirati after two seasons at Georgia.